What is Gamjajeon (Gamja jeon)?
What is Gamjajeon (Gamja jeon)?
Gamjajeon or gamja jeon (감자전) is a variety of Korean savory pancake ( jeon) made with grated or ground potatoes (감자). It’s a humble dish that can simply be made with potatoes or sometimes with other vegetable additions. These crispy, chewy potato pancakes are great as a snack or an appetizer.
What goes well with Potato Gamja jeon?
This simple and easy potato gamja jeon pairs wonderfully well with any Korean jjigaes (Kimchi, Gochujang, Doenjang) and soups. And it certainly does not require any special Korean ingredients except soy sauce for dipping so you can make it easily with what you have.
How do you make choganjang sauce?
Pan fry in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side. Cook until it is nicely browned. While the potatoes are cooking, mix 2 Tbs soy sauce and 1 Tbs vinegar to make Choganjang. See my Korean Sauces (For Dipping) for other dipping sauce recipes.
How to make Korean potato fritters or gamjajeon?
Korean potato fritters or gamjajeon is so simple to make yet so delicious. Great side dish and appetizer. Crispy with soft inside. Make dipping batter by mixing flour, water and salt. Mix until smooth. There are 2 recipes for gluten free and regular, make one or the other. Peel and remove all sprouts from potatoes.
